Tips To Choose An Airline Approved Pet Carrier

Many airlines do not allow carrying of the pet along. However, they allow on a very strict guidelines. There are lots of things to be checked before taking your pet on board.

Make sure the airline allows you to take pets on board at all

Some airlines do not take pets at all until and unless they put them underneath, in the baggage compartment. Do not be fooled, baggage compartments are not pressurized as the cabinets, and the temperature there is not controlled. In addition, the pets usually experience mishandling of them by the baggage handlers.

The handlers are least bothered about your pet's comfort or safety. Always choose an airline that allows you buy a ticket for your as well and lets your airline approved pet carrier on board with you.

There are numerous types of airline pet carriers, and you should prefer the one based upon your pet's size and type, and yet again, on what the airline requires. Here are some various types of airline pet carriers you may want to consider:

Enclosed hard sided pet carriers

On usual basis, these are the only pet carriers approved by the airlines. These carriers are sort of cages with hard plastic sides that are enclosed but ventilated on three sides. The front of the cage is spring loaded metal grid with bars from which the pet can see through and is visible also. There are variety of sizes available and they all have a carry handle on top in order to make it easy to carry the pet carrier. Also the handle top can be used to secure the pet with a seatbelt in the carrier on an airplane seat. It is suggested that you select the carrier of adequate size depending on the size of the pet so that it can turn comfortably in it.

Soft-sided carriers

These are purse like carriers and are very popular among people who like to carry tiny dogs around with them. These carriers are not completely enclosed in that the pet just "sits in" with head sticking out the top. This is a comfortable way to carry a pet around without having to be held constantly or jostled. Although they are not approved as airline pet carriers because your pet is not completely enclosed. Always check the airlines that you plan to fly with for the list of airplane approved pet carriers.

Finally, if possible, make sure you can comprise water and maybe food in the carrier so that the pet can stay hydrated and fed during the voyage. The pet should feel comfortable in the carrier and hence should be selected depending upon the pet.

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